Carbon Emissions

15 'no', 2 'yes' votes: CAFE relief for small cars leaves industry divided

A deep split has emerged within India's auto industry over the proposed CAFE exemption for small cars, with only Maruti Suzuki and Renault backing the move in the final SIAM vote

India's 2025 emission rate to fall but global jump raises warming alarm

India's projected CO₂ emissions growth of 1% (38.9 GtCO₂/year) is higher than the global average and China's 0.4%, but lower than the US rate of 1.9%

India on track to peak coal power emissions before 2030: CREA report

India could see its coal power emissions peak before 2030 if it meets its 500 gigawatt (GW) non-fossil power capacity target, according to a new analysis published on Tuesday. The report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said China, India and Indonesia, the three largest coal growth markets and top drivers of global CO2 emissions since the Paris Agreement, are now on track to peak power sector emissions by 2030, provided they sustain their clean energy momentum. Together, these countries accounted for 73 per cent of global coal consumption in 2024. According to the study, India's clean electricity growth has accelerated sharply, with a record 29 gigawatt (GW) of non-fossil capacity added in 2024 and 25 GW more in the first half of 2025. "Meeting India's 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity set by Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi could in fact peak coal power before 2030. The country has already crossed the 50 per cent mark well ahead of its 2030 deadline, even

Dealing with economic liability of CBAM and India's preparedness

These carbon pricing mechanisms, however, allegedly may give rise to 'carbon leakage', when applied unilaterally by countries

Coal may singe net-zero journey as India readies updated climate pledge

Indian policymakers are drawing up an updated climate change pledge to be presented to the UN by early November. The world's watching closely

Amid Donald Trump ire, IMO defers shipping carbon tax vote to 2027

India had estimated shipping costs to rise by $100 million per annum with proposed green levy

Centre notifies 1st emission intensity targets for carbon-intensive sectors

The government has notified the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025, setting India's first legally binding emission reduction targets for carbon-heavy industries. The notification, issued by the environment ministry on October 8 after considering all suggestions and objections received on the draft rules published on April 16, requires 282 industrial units across the aluminium, cement, pulp and paper and chlor-alkali sectors to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions per unit of output (emission intensity) from the 2023-24 baseline levels. According to the notification, each facility must reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted per unit of output (measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per tonne of product) compared to a 2023-24 baseline. The compliance period begins in 2025-26 and continues through 2026-27. The move operationalises the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022, which empowered the government to establish a domestic carbon market. It

Asian carbon capture push may add 25 bn tonnes of emissions by 2050: Report

Asian countries' growing support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) to reduce fossil fuel emissions could result in nearly 25 billion tonnes of additional greenhouse gases by 2050, undermining the Paris Agreement and exposing their economies to risks, according to a new report released on Monday. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a technology designed to trap carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from sources such as power plants and industrial facilities, prevent them from entering the atmosphere, and store them underground in geological formations. The study by Climate Analytics, a global climate science and policy institute, assessed current and prospective CCS deployment in China, India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, which together account for more than half of global fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. It said emissions from many Asian economies, led by India and other developing countries in South and Southeast Asia, show no

An indicator about the health of India's forests is increasingly worrying

The value of timber and non-timber products falls across states, even as carbon stocks rise

Europe to launch first carbon import tax to curb emissions, stop leakage

The European Union will launch its first import tax on steel, cement, aluminium and more to reduce emissions and prevent companies from shifting production abroad

Trading carbon: An efficient market can enable India's green transition

Other than meeting India's climate objectives, the domestic carbon market has profound implications for the country's export competitiveness

Dutch govt pledges €2 bn backing for Tata Steel's green transition plan

Tata Steel Nederland signs non-binding pact with Dutch govt for up to €2 bn to cut emissions at IJmuiden, with plans for direct reduction and electric arc furnace transition

India gears up to embrace carbon market plans to counter climate criticism

Emissions targets have been announced till 2027, and a new set of targets and sectors will be finalised in FY27 for the FY28-30 period

Carbon-free data centres to create jobs, boost green energy: Minister

'Carbon-free' data centres will not only create jobs but also boost indigenous manufacturing of renewable energy and storage systems, Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik has said. The Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy made the remarks while inaugurating the First Data Centre Summit on Carbon-Free energy in the national capital on Thursday. "Every new carbon-free data centre built in India will create green jobs, boost indigenous manufacturing of renewable and storage systems, and generate new business models for digitalenergy convergence," Naik said at the event organised by industry body National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) in partnership with Amazon. The minister said the digital and the clean energy revolution in the country must now converge. India strongly believes that energy transition is not only about megawatts and gigawatts. It is about jobs, skills, and innovation. As per NSEFI, carbon-free data centres are those that are powered by or ...

Jindal Stainless invests ₹700 cr in decarbonisation, cuts 3.18 lakh MT CO2

Jindal Stainless on Thursday said it is in the process of investing Rs 700 crore in decarbonisation initiatives and has reduced 3,18,248 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions in FY25. The company is taking multiple steps to reduce carbon footprints, including Odisha's largest captive solar plant, Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL) said in a statement. "Over the next few years, JSL plans to invest Rs 700 crore in its decarbonisation initiatives, including Odisha's largest captive solar plant, energy efficiency upgrades, digitisation of our supply chain for greater transparency, and community development initiatives in education, healthcare, and skilling around our plants," it added. In FY25, JSL achieved a 14 per cent year-on-year reduction in CO2 emissions, avoiding approximately 3,18,248 metric tonnes (MT) of carbon footprint compared to FY24. For FY26, the company's focus is to build on this momentum and further reduce emissions, as was achieved for FY25 in terms of emission reductions compared

China, largest carbon polluting nation, announces new goal to cut emissions

China, the world's largest carbon polluting nation, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7 per cent to 10 per cent by 2035. It came as more than 100 world leaders lined up Wednesday to talk of increased urgency and the need for stronger efforts to curb the spewing of heat-trapping gases. With major international climate negotiations in Brazil 6 weeks away, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres convened a special leaders summit during the General Assembly to focus on climate change.

India needs $10 trillion by 2070 to reach net zero: Bhupender Yadav

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India requires $10 trillion in investments by 2070 to achieve Net Zero and stressed the need for blended finance and global support

Govt to offer big carbon capture incentives as coal stays key in energy mix

The initiative, aimed at promoting carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies, could offer funding support ranging from 50 per cent to 100 per cent for select projects

Net-Zero Banking Alliance halts activities as global banks exit membership

The reality is NZBA "never truly challenged the fossil fuel-oriented business models of major banks," said Lucie Pinson, the founder of climate nonprofit Reclaim Finance

India finalising CCUS Mission roadmap; experts call for LNG contracts

The government is finalising the CCUS Mission roadmap and outlay as experts highlight the importance of long-term LNG supply contracts and domestic gas production for energy security